The toolbox thread

[dave303e]

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

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15 hours ago, PhilipV said:

I got my T25 screwdriver to work on disc rotors. But in the meantime Scott has adopted it and it’s used on a lot of bolts on my Genius. Convenient. Torx can supposedly handle more torque before rounding, but I’ve found that quality bits is key. 

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about T25 rotor screws... show's how long it's been since I paid mu bikes any attention 😅

As for bit quality, I had an issue just this past weekend trying to drive in T30 Ramset concrete screws.

The 2 provided bits were both munted after about half a dozen screws each. What's more, I wasn't even using an impact driver, just a high-torque  cordless drill.

 

As a side note, very impressed with the fact my little Milwaukee drill was able to drive these and other heavy duty screws. Sadly I don't have the latest version with "kick-back control", so I did need to watch out not to break my wrists.

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15 hours ago, dave303e said:

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

Yeah, T-handles are a life-saver when working on dirt bikes. The Motion Pro spinning ones are particularly nice, but not cheap.

 

As for Torx, my bikes (both Huskies) mostly use the Hex (outer)-Torx (inner) combo bolts, which are very convenient, although I mostly found myself using the hex option, just out of habit.

 

 

[ChrisF]

18 hours ago, dave303e said:

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

 

I have a set of T-handles on the side of the tool trolley.

 

Second drawer is dedicated to an assortment of bits, Spinner, T-handle torque wrenches, a 4-12(?) N.m torque wrench.  For the bigger torque items I go to the car tools.

 

I managed to get a case with an assortment of bits ... those non standard bits that can turn a small d.i.y. job into fun. This is also in drawer 2.

 

Makes life a LOT easier when everything is at the ready.

 

 

Oooo, and if you get an ebike ... a 5mm hex bit in an extension is kept at the ready .... only way to backpedal the chain.

[mazambaan]

21 hours ago, dave303e said:

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

Agreed and screwdriver only useful for the (very) small Torx like fork bleeders (T20) that are easily stripped.

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Ordered one of my wife's Christmas prezzies from Amazon and needed to add a few bucks to qualify for free shipping so got myself one of the FastCap Flatback tape measures (right) to make things the little bit easier when trying to accurately mark workpieces.

Also useful for measuring curved surfaces.

 

[ChrisF]

Getting back to bicycle tools, just for a moment ... sorry.

 

 

What "multi tool" is recommended for ROAD bikes ?  With a chain breaker, OR, a small chain breaker extra ....

 

 

Do the Ryder Groove tool fit in the "4 up slider" holder ?